Preservation of biodiversity

We believe in preserving and protecting the resilience of our planet.

A nature-positive approach that supports regeneration, resilience and recirculation forms part of our environmental management philosophy. By integrating ESG considerations in our product and service development, we are seeking to play a role in capital allocation towards nature positive solutions.

Operational management priorities

Sustainable material use

We champion responsible consumption of resources and materials, such as energy, paper and water

Responsible value-chain

Increase responsible sourcing and responsible value-chain management

Facts and figures at a glance

For more information and data, please refer to our Sustainability Report

Material Use
(in tonnes)

Water consumption
(in m³)

Recycling rate
(% materials Disposed)

Consumption data

Improving our resource management

Since 2014, the New Court office has participated in the Corporation of London's Clean City Awards Scheme. The scheme is open to all businesses based in the City of London. It aims to develop partnerships with City businesses by raising the profile of responsible waste management and recognising and rewarding best practice.

Since Rothschild & Co's participation, it has incrementally improved its waste prevention and management and has been awarded in:

2014 and 2015, the Gold Standard
2016, the Gold Standard with Special Commendation
2017, the Platinum Award
2018, shortlisted for the Chairman's Cup and achieved the Platinum Award
2018, winner of the Plastic Free City Award
2019, winner of the Zero Waste Platinum Award (Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management)

Resource and recycling management

Resource disposal in tonnes	2021
Anaerobic digestion	20.2
Composted	7
Incinerated energy recovery	188.6
Landfilled	24.4
Re-used	-
Recycled	103.4
Total	343.5
Total disposal tonnes/FTE	0.09

Water management

Water consumption in m³	2021
Total water consumption	39,837
m³/FTE	10.64

Materials use

Materials use in tonnes	2021
Recycled content/sustainable sources	92
Non-recycled content/non-sustainable sources	11.5
Total materials consumption	103.5
Tonnes/FTE	0.03

Products and services

The integration of considerations about the environmental impact of our products and services is key to ensuring sustainability is at the heart of our business strategy.

Philanthropic partnership

R&Co4Generations is Rothschild & Co’s platform for supporting social and environmental causes, locally and globally. Find out more about our global flagship partnership with an environmental focus.

World Land Trust

Supplier Code of Conduct

Our expectation for respect of fundamental ethical, social and environmental principles in doing business with Rothschild & Co, including a supplier’s relations with its own employees and subcontractors or any other related entities and organisations forming part of the engagement.

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Group Environment Statement

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Sustainability Report 2021

More detailed information about governance, facts & figures, and performance targets.

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